Porte Aperte (1989)
Set during the Mussolini years, Open Doors stars Gian Maria Volonte as an old-line judge. Volonte tries to remain faithful to the letter of the law, despite the "improvements" made by the Fascists. His insistence upon justice over dogma results in government reprimands, and ultimately poses a threat to Volonte's well-being. The honesty vs. corruption theme transcends the film's period settings, resulting in an allegorical masterpiece that has significance in any country, any time. Open Doors was a nominee for the "best foreign picture" Academy Award. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gian Maria Volontè, Renato Carpentieri, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gianni Amelio
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
Synopsis of Porte Aperte
Set during the Mussolini years, Open Doors stars Gian Maria Volonte as an old-line judge. Volonte tries to remain faithful to the letter of the law, despite the "improvements" made by the Fascists. His insistence upon justice over dogma results in government reprimands, and ultimately poses a threat to Volonte's well-being. The honesty vs. corruption theme transcends the film's period settings, resulting in an allegorical masterpiece that has significance in any country, any time. Open Doors was a nominee for the "best foreign picture" Academy Award. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Porte Aperte
- Gian Maria Volontè - Vito Di Francesco
- Ennio Fantastichini - Tommaso Scalia
- Nino Isaia - Vecchio Dell'Ospizio
- Cinzia Insinga - Nora
- Roberto Nobile - Speciale
- Gigliola Raja - Maestra
- Lydia Alfonsi - Marchesa Spadafora
- Tuccio Musumeci - Spadafora
- Francesco Sineri - Peppuccio
- Vitalba Andrea - Rosa Scalia
- Sara Micalizzi - Suora
- Vittorio Zarfati - Cancelliere
- Maria Lauretta - Signora Sanna
- Turi Catanzaro - Giurato
- Egidio Termine - Fascista
- Giacomo Piperno - Pupplico Ministero
- Fabrizio Mendola - Leonardo
- Pietro Bertone - Giurato
- Renato Carpentieri - Consolo
- Renzo Giovampietro - Presidente Sanna
- Eleonora Schinina - Carmelina
- Domenico Gennaro - Turi
- Orazio Stracuzzi - Colao
- Agostino Zumbo - Segretario Presidente
- Paolo Volpicelli - Don Michele
- Mimmo Salvo - Lo Prete
- Niccola Badalucco - Canillo
- Melita Poma - Signorina Casa Sanna
- Tony Palazzo - Autista
- Nicola Vigilante - Giurato
- Francesco Gabriele - Giurato
- Luigi Stefanachi - Professor Sciuti
- Silverio Blasi - Procuratore
- Giancarlo Kory - Vincenzo
- Maria Spadola - Antonia
- Director(s):
- Gianni Amelio
- Writer(s):
- Vincenzo Cerami, Gianni Amelio, Alessandro Sermoneta
- Producer(s):
- Angelo Rizzoli, Conchita Airoldi, Dino Di Dionisio
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Rape & Sexual Abuse, Questionable for Children, Profanity, Strong Sexual Content, Violence)
- 1990 - European Film Academy - Best Cinematographer
- 1990 - European Film Academy - Special Jury Award
- 1990 - European Film Academy - Best European Film
- 1990 - European Film Academy - European Discovery of the Year
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